for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
this occasion; at this time; now
major incident; major happening; big scandal
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
blow; shock; strike; batting
meaning; called; named; that says; that
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
leading person; foremost figure
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm (interest, commitment, etc.); difference in attitude
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
research; study; investigation
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
I see; that's right; indeed
confidence; trust; faith; credit
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely